recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
recommitted; recommitting; recommits

transitive verb

1
: to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee
2
: to entrust or consign again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

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The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and each year brings calls to recommit to the fight for equality. Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 Ultimately, each participant chose to recommit to their original partner, pursue a new relationship, or leave the show single. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 But if Washington recommits to this trifecta of tools, the United States will likely see faster productivity growth. Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recommit

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recommit was in 1606

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“Recommit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommit. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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recommit

verb
re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
1
: to refer (as a bill) again to a committee
2
: to commit again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

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